Dedicated to improving results for children with disabilities.

Special education is specially designed instruction, support, and services provided to students with an identified disability requiring an individually designed instructional program to meet their unique learning needs. The purpose of special education is to enable students to successfully develop to their fullest potential.

Dedicated Print & Production Services.

Prairie Lakes Print & Production Department offers an assortment of services for all public and accredited non-public schools districts in our service area. Schools, government and non-profit agencies within the area may take advantage of this inexpensive opportunity as well.

Lending Library and Media.

The Lending Library supports learning at approved non-public and public schools in the 14-county area comprising Prairie Lakes AEA with a variety of media resources and also facilitates delivery of mail to and from those school buildings and AEA buildings. The mission of the Prairie Lakes Lending Library is to provide quality materials to the requesting staff member on the scheduled day of delivery.

Ensuring success for all learners through collaborative partnerships.

Professional Development Vision - Quality Professional Development at Prairie Lakes AEA is based on collaborative partnerships that focus on improved learning and achievement for all. By operating as a high-performing learning community, everyone is empowered to solve problems through supportive relationships that challenge thinking in creative ways. We are committed to efficient processes which effectively meet on-going, evolving needs.

Strategies and practices to enhance student learning.

Some students display learning, behavioral, physical, and social-emotional needs that interfere with their ability to participate fully and effectively in school environments and benefit from the instruction teachers provide. Learning Supports are the wide range of strategies, programs, services, and practices that can enhance student learning.

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It is the policy of Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency to not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, physical traits, gender identity, national origin, gender, disability, religion, age, political party affiliation, socioeconomic status, or actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities or employment practices. The agency is committed to affirmative action. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the agency’s Equity Coordinator, Michelle Dowd, 1235 5th Ave S., Fort Dodge, IA 50501 or phone 515-574-5500 ext. 2110. Email: mdowd@plaea.org